For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Sandridge Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16£1,750,000

An elegant and substantial 1930s detached home set in an acre on an exclusive private road bordering Haywards Heath Golf Course Situated on a prestigious private road on the edge of Haywards Heath Golf Course enjoying superb views over the manicured greens and the surrounding countryside. , The setting has a distinctly rural feel yet it is just over a mile to the centre of both Lindfield (named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times dubbing it a “dream escape to the country” and Haywards Heath, where there are excellent amenities. The very attractive detached house was built in the 1930s and has character features typical of the era, including stained glass, rounded rooms and design elements, large window bays and picture rails. These features are beautifully incorporated into a modern décor scheme, which has included an extension, full cosmetic redecoration and a stunning contemporary kitchen. Here, the sleek white cabinetry and raft of premium appliances is complemented by wooden work surfaces, shelving and parquet floors. The layout is well planned and offers plenty of space for entertaining, as well as the demands of busy family life. The substantial home offers in excess of 3000 sq ft of space and has excellent natural light. A striking entrance opens to a reception hall, from which there is access to the rounded sitting room at the rear, a kitchen/breakfast room with utility room, a 32ft open plan family and dining room, a bedroom which could be used as a study and a laundry room and WC. On the first floor there are five spacious double bedrooms, one with balcony, and two of which are en suite as well as a family bath/shower room. Outside The house is immersed in a green plot, with views of the golf course to the front and over woodland and its own attractive gardens to the rear. It’s approached via an electric gated entrance opening to a driveway and attached double garage, a variety of shrubs and a paved terrace. The rear garden is wonderfully secluded and mostly laid to lawn, with mature landscaped borders, several paved areas for garden furniture and an outdoor hot/cold shower linked to a genuine Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub. The layout of the garden has been carefully considered to take advantage of the sun’s changing position, creating several spots to gather and enjoy alfresco entertaining - there’s a covered seating area, two separate greenhouses and a vegetable patch. At the back of the property, there is a large, private woodland area for real family adventures, with fire pit, tree swing and lots of options for playing. Situation Lindfield, named one of the best places to live in 2023 by The Times, is a picturesque and sought-after village to the north of Haywards Heath. Surrounded by the rolling countryside and woodlands, with Ashdown forest and the South Downs on its the doorstep, the village itself offers an extensive range of local shops and facilities including two excellent primary schools, a chemist, church, public houses, doctors and supermarket. It is also close to a number of well regarded gastro pubs, such as The Sloop Inn, The Griffin and The Cat Inn, along with a growing number of Sussex vineyards such as Ridgeview for food lovers, Artelium for art lovers, Bolney Wine Estate for the full vineyard experience. A wider range of facilities including a mainline station can be found in Haywards Heath (1.5 miles). The A23 provides access to the M23, M25, motorway network and airports at Gatwick and Heathrow. There are a number of excellent schools nearby including Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Ardingly, Burgess Hill School, Hurst College and Brighton College. Sporting and recreational activities are extensive with golf at Haywards Heath, Royal Ashdown and East Sussex National Golf Clubs, sailing + open water swimming at Ardingly and Weir Wood reservoirs, and walking and riding, including within the aforementioned South Downs and Ashdown Forest. Haywards Heath mainline station offers fast and regular services to London (Victoria/London Bridge accessible within 45 mins), Gatwick International Airport (10mins) and Brighton (15mins). Additional Information Council Tax Mid Sussex District Council. Tax Band: tbc Services: Mains water, gas, electric and drainage Tenure Freehold Additional information - Six bedrooms - Three bath/shower rooms - First Floor Balcony - Sitting room - Dining room - family Room - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Utility/Play Room - Covered Seating Area - Large Gardens Key information Council Tax Band: Contact branch Tenure: